How's your booty?

As$, that is... I'm looking for an upgrade, and wanted to see what the homers were stylin'. I was checking out some of the saddles that folks are using on the setups, and see a whole lot of WTB's, but what else is good? I saw that Turner has a Ti rail saddle in the Turner store and like the looks of it, but don't see anyone actually riding with it.
I'm riding my Burner on 4+ hour xc/trail rides, with lots of climbing in the NC Pisgah area. I've got a Selle Italia Flite now, but I'm pretty sore afterwards and would like something light and more comfortable.
So what are y'all rollin with?

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William James

I've got two versions of Turner saddle, the newer type has just gone on my Highline and an older lighter skinnier one on my Sultan. The WTB's definitely get a lot of votes though, but I've never tried one.

WTB's Rocket V and Laser V are my saddles of choice.
Very comfortable and quite light.
I have tried any number of saddles from other makers and never have found one I like near as well as WTB's offerings.

I have a WTB Pure V or Silverado on most of my off road bikes. I have a Brooks B17 on my touring bike that's just breaking in, but I'm thinking it may end up being the most comfortable saddle I own.

{Principal Skinner} Hmm. Whoever did this is in very deep trouble.
{Martin} And a sloppy speller too. The preferred spelling of 'wiener' is w - i - e - n - e - r, although 'e - i' is an acceptable ethnic variant.

Another WTB, I'm either on Speed or Laser V can't remember. Either way it's the first saddle I've ever actually liked. So much so that I'm considering bastardizing my road bike with one and dealing with the odds looks from the full team kit guys.

One man's "horrible" is another's only saddle they'll ride

I have five of these WTB Rocket Pro V Se's. The only saddle I've ever ridden that doesn't mess up my "partes del sur". No stitching!
You can get these sometimes for $59. I've got a box full of saddles I'll never use again but I'm always looking for Performance to sell these for the $54 I paid last year during a sale so I can pick up a spare. This model is about 250 grams.

So how do you figure it out?

Did you all just keep buying saddles until you found the right one? Are there demo options? Did you get lucky with the first and never look back?
With the Flite, I feel it most on the lower insides of my sit bones-- seems pretty comfy everywhere else. I'm tempted to buy one of the WTB's or SDG's, but that's alot of clams on a hunch.
I like the idea of getting a fitting, but does that really translate into a comfy saddle?
Thanks for the responses.

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
William James

I've run WTB saddles for some time, but last year I picked up a Terry Ti Fly. Great saddle for my bum. It took a little "break in" time but is so good now. Also given the angry bee sound of my rear hub, I love the "buzz off" on the back.

Did you all just keep buying saddles until you found the right one? Are there demo options? Did you get lucky with the first and never look back?
With the Flite, I feel it most on the lower insides of my sit bones-- seems pretty comfy everywhere else. I'm tempted to buy one of the WTB's or SDG's, but that's alot of clams on a hunch.
I like the idea of getting a fitting, but does that really translate into a comfy saddle?
Thanks for the responses.

I've tried a few,. sdg belair, koobi's, whatever that cow skin one was, sette, price point cheapies, ....yeah just keep trying till something fits. Also check your local forum or shop for used or new bike take offs. I found a wtb rocket 5 for $20, tried it, loved it, upgraded, stuck with that line.

I tried other WTBs but they didn't fit me like the Rocket V (Performance version)

Originally Posted by insighter

Did you all just keep buying saddles until you found the right one? Are there demo options? Did you get lucky with the first and never look back?
With the Flite, I feel it most on the lower insides of my sit bones-- seems pretty comfy everywhere else. I'm tempted to buy one of the WTB's or SDG's, but that's alot of clams on a hunch.
I like the idea of getting a fitting, but does that really translate into a comfy saddle?
Thanks for the responses.

Just because a saddle fits one person does not mean it'll fit you. Yes, I tried saddle after saddle. I thought that if the saddle didn't feel right to begin with it would "break in". Then I'd finally give up and try another. I used to think that if someone liked one it would be a "good" saddle for me. I have a Selle Italia Flite Gel (Titanium!) in a box in the basement that fit me the worst of any saddle I've ever tried. And everyone else loved it.

Finally I tried that Performance saddle (only the one in the linky works for me, none other) and, f'kin' ay it felt good right out of the box.

A blind man searches in a dark room for a black hat that isn't there. Dashiell Hammett

Did you all just keep buying saddles until you found the right one? Are there demo options? Did you get lucky with the first and never look back?
With the Flite, I feel it most on the lower insides of my sit bones-- seems pretty comfy everywhere else. I'm tempted to buy one of the WTB's or SDG's, but that's alot of clams on a hunch.
I like the idea of getting a fitting, but does that really translate into a comfy saddle?
Thanks for the responses.

WTB has a demo program for bike shops where they get 8 of their saddles with cheap rails for a very low price for people to demo. If you like the fit, you order a normal version. It might be worth a try if you have a local dealer. This is the selection they offer with this program.

{Principal Skinner} Hmm. Whoever did this is in very deep trouble.
{Martin} And a sloppy speller too. The preferred spelling of 'wiener' is w - i - e - n - e - r, although 'e - i' is an acceptable ethnic variant.

Since it's Friday (clown crap content)

{Principal Skinner} Hmm. Whoever did this is in very deep trouble.
{Martin} And a sloppy speller too. The preferred spelling of 'wiener' is w - i - e - n - e - r, although 'e - i' is an acceptable ethnic variant.